English Dictionary

stultify

/ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

verb

(transitive) To prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence. / (transitive) To cause to appear foolish. / (transitive) To deprive of strength or efficacy; make useless or worthless.

The strict rules and regulations can stultify creativity.

意味（1）

(transitive) To prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence.

意味（2）

(transitive) To cause to appear foolish.

意味（3）

(transitive) To deprive of strength or efficacy; make useless or worthless.

Here was a disaster—her ingenious scheme completely stultified.